Judy Moore, CDBC, CCA

About

Judy Rapp Moore is a Portland, Maine resident who has devoted her adult life to understanding humane training methods to help problem dogs. After rescuing three territorial dogs with bite histories, she joined the Association of Pet Dog Trainers in 2008 to learn from others how to support her beloved pets. After several years of conditioning, each one eventually earned their Canine Good Citizen Certification. The resilient bull terrier mix earned a therapy title from Therapy International and worked at the Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine. This was after inflicting seven punctures on three different men. Judy’s passion for dogs exhibiting territorial aggression led her to become President and Owner of Canine Behavior Counseling, LLC, which she has owned and operated since 2008. Judy is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) through the International Association of Animals Behavior Consultants, IAABC. A Certified CARAT Assessor (CCA) through the Clothier Animal Response Assessment Tool CARAT. A Certified Pet Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) through the APDT. Judy has served as a Canine Expert Witness in the U.S. Court System, Co-Authored A.C.ER Selection Protocol which teaches professional trainers how to Match the right dog with an individual. Judy selected fourteen rescue dogs from local shelters and successfully matched them with Maine Military Veterans from 2013 to 2019. Judy has developed two Positive Reinforcement online courses, B.I.T.E Bite Intervention for Everyone, a guide for dog owners with dogs displaying territorial aggression. In addition to Drop the Leash, a guide to staying connected with our dogs without restraints. Both online courses are sold through Dogwise.com. Judy’s professional training programs and services encompass Canine Temperament testing for Breeders and new adopters, Bite risk assessments, In-home behavior modification, speaking engagements, professional publications/Blog posts, and ad-hoc Expert Consultations.